ALBUM OF THE WEEK # 294 BILLY JOEL - GLASS HOUSES (1980) - Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-29T13:38:33Zhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/album-of-the-week-294-billy-joel-glass-houses-1980?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI never was a big fan of Joel…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2016-02-22:6060463:Comment:1289372016-02-22T14:33:19.179ZNiels (Mod)http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/Niels
<p>I never was a big fan of Joel. The only album, I ever bought was the double Best of-album from the 80's, and it was only the 3 first sides, that I listened to, meaning I liked his 70's output. Later on, I've listened to all the 70's album through Spotify, and I like them, but not enough to be a fan. "Piano Man" is probably my favorite album by him.</p>
<p>But I kind of consider 1980 to be part of the 70's, so it's not bad at all, this album, and I like it when he "rocks out" a…</p>
<p>I never was a big fan of Joel. The only album, I ever bought was the double Best of-album from the 80's, and it was only the 3 first sides, that I listened to, meaning I liked his 70's output. Later on, I've listened to all the 70's album through Spotify, and I like them, but not enough to be a fan. "Piano Man" is probably my favorite album by him.</p>
<p>But I kind of consider 1980 to be part of the 70's, so it's not bad at all, this album, and I like it when he "rocks out" a bit.</p>
<p>"Don't Ask Me Why" sounds exactly like a McCartney-song, even the way he sings it. Not a Beatles-song, though, more Wings.</p>
<p>"Leyna" is a great "hidden track" on this album.Maybe the best track on the album, even though he stole a bit from Toto.</p>
<p>Side 1 is definitely the best side by far, even though "Through The Long Night" is a nice song to end the album. Again it sounds like a McCartney/Wings-song, and not a Beatles-song.</p> When this album came out, I c…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2016-02-19:6060463:Comment:1285002016-02-19T12:56:41.320ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>When this album came out, I could have cared less or couldn't have cared more about Billy Joel. Never had picked up one of his albums before and didn't pick this one up because he was so wimpy. All the songs I heard on the radio were too soft and I thought he was just a joke.</p>
<p>Then came "The Nylon Curtain". It just seemed heavier than his previous stuff, even heavier then the songs from this album that were played (a lot) on the radio back then. For years I stuck with "The Nylon…</p>
<p>When this album came out, I could have cared less or couldn't have cared more about Billy Joel. Never had picked up one of his albums before and didn't pick this one up because he was so wimpy. All the songs I heard on the radio were too soft and I thought he was just a joke.</p>
<p>Then came "The Nylon Curtain". It just seemed heavier than his previous stuff, even heavier then the songs from this album that were played (a lot) on the radio back then. For years I stuck with "The Nylon Curtain" as the only Joel album I owned.</p>
<p>I got "Storm Front" when it came out and then "River Of Dreams" when that came out. Then I decided to go ahead and get some of his earlier albums with "Piano Man" the first of those. Still have it on cassette as well as "River Of Dreams". Was robbed and lost the CD of "Storm Front". </p>
<p>Anyway, finally bought this about 20 years after it came out and really like it, especially "Leyna" and "Close To The Borderline". Actually bought this album twice, the first time was the first release CD and then got the remastered version. </p>
<p>What's funny to me is that this is considered his rock album, but it didn't really do anything for me back then. It's one of those artists that I didn't care for back in the 70's, early 80's but now like. Kinda like The Doobie Brothers, but with them they still suck with MM taking over, but their earlier albums are really cool.</p>
<p>Good thing his left hand wasn't positioned lower on the album cover. How much do you want to bet they did take some photos of left hand positioned lower and it's sitting in a box somewhere?</p>
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<p></p> Agreed. I dig Liberty's drum…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2016-02-19:6060463:Comment:1288472016-02-19T10:32:20.131ZRJhog (Admin)http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>Agreed. I dig Liberty's drumming. I saw Joel live twice and both times I was impressed with his drumming.</p>
<p>Agreed. I dig Liberty's drumming. I saw Joel live twice and both times I was impressed with his drumming.</p> I've been an owner of this al…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2016-02-19:6060463:Comment:1285702016-02-19T02:40:49.410ZScotthttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/Scott
<p>I've been an owner of this album in one form of media or another since its original release date. At the time it was a very new wavish sounding album. Funny how time took that totally away!</p>
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<p>You May Be Right is great pop-rocker with cool guitars, drums, and lyrics. One of Joels best! But it was the new wave feel of Sometimes a Fantasy and Its Still Rock and Roll To Me that hooked everyone in. There are bits of new wave mixed in throughout, like the quirky keyboard in…</p>
<p>I've been an owner of this album in one form of media or another since its original release date. At the time it was a very new wavish sounding album. Funny how time took that totally away!</p>
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<p>You May Be Right is great pop-rocker with cool guitars, drums, and lyrics. One of Joels best! But it was the new wave feel of Sometimes a Fantasy and Its Still Rock and Roll To Me that hooked everyone in. There are bits of new wave mixed in throughout, like the quirky keyboard in Sleeping With The Television On and then you get tunes that would fit nicely on his previous work, like Through The Long Night sounds like it came out of the 52nd Street sessions and Don't Ask Me Why from Turnstiles... etc...</p>
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<p>This is simply a cool album. </p>
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<p>PS: Liberty DeVitto's drumming is always a pleasure to hear, he really hits the skins hard and the feel of his work in Joels music always makes it interesting.</p>